Ozone Pollution

Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone: State Implementation Plan (SIP) Requirements

Rule Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing a final rule for implementing the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) (the ‘‘2008 ozone NAAQS’’) that were promulgated on March 12, 2008.

This final rule repeals the 1997 ozone NAAQS and adds anti-backsliding requirements to help smooth the transition between the two standards for nonattainment areas. This rule addresses a range of nonattainment area state implementation plan (SIP) requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS.

Rule History

03/06/2015 - Final SIP Rule

08/27/2013 - Correction to Proposed Rule

06/06/2013 - Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements Proposed Rule (SIP Requirements Rule)

05/21/2012 - Final Nonattainment Area Classifications Approach, Attainment Deadlines and Revocation of the 1997 Ozone Standards for Transportation Conformity Purposes (Classifications Rule) Rule

02/14/2012 - Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: Proposed Rule

Additional Resources

2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Nonattainment Action Documents

Implementation of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) Memorandum

National Status of State Implementation Plan (SIP) Infrastructure Requirements By State

List of Areas Nonattainment for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS in Addition to a Prior Ozone NAAQS

Ozone: Stage Two Vapor Recovery Rule and Guidance

Related Rules

2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone

2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone

2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Nonattainment Actions

2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Section 126 Petitions

2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Section 176(A) Petitions

2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Infrastructure Actions

1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone (revoked)

1997 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Nonattainment Actions

1997 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Infrastructure Actions

Ozone Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Exemptions Rules